Thực hành viết nâng cao bùi thị ngọc oanh

BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NHA TRANG VIẾT NÂNG CAO Bùi Thị Ngọc Oanh TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NHA TRANG CỘNG HOÀ XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM Độc lập - Tự - Hạnh phúc Khoa: Ngoại Ngữ Bộ mơn: Thực Hành Tiếng CHƯƠNG TRÌNH HỌC PHẦN Thông tin học phần Tên học phần: Viết Nâng Cao (Advanced Writing) Mã học phần: Số tín chỉ:4 Đào tạo trình độ (TC, CĐ, ĐH): ĐH Học phần tiên quyết: Viết Mơ tả tóm tắt học phần : Học phần Viết nâng cao tập trung vào hướng dẫn sinh viên kỹ viết văn thi báo chí, phê bình đề xuất, đề nghị Học phần thiết kế để giúp sinh viên viết văn chi tiết, rõ ràng, bố cục chặt chẽ chủ đề phức tạp, gần với môi trường làm việc tương lai sinh viên Sinh viên biết cách trình bày ý tưởng, suy nghĩ qua ngơn ngữ viết tiếng Anh, mở rộng lập luận qua điểm hỗ trợ cho viết với chứng, ví dụ cụ thể vả kết luận phù hợp Học phần viết nâng cao giới thiệu tiêu chí để chấm điểm, thể loại văn phong cho loại văn, làm giàu vốn từ vựng sinh viên kỹ sửa cho đồng môn Mục tiêu dạy - học chủ đề 3.1 Mục tiêu dạy - học chủ đề lý thuyết Chủ đề 1: Viết thi cho báo chí (competion entry) Nội dung Mục tiêu dạy-học (Kiến thức/Kỹ năng) Giới thiệu văn phong competion entry Viết thi cho báo chí kỹ thuật Tiêu chí văn phong Phân tích đề Nội dung viết Viết thi cho báo chí với hệ thống cú pháp hoàn chỉnh Ý thức tầm quan trọng việc diễn đạt rõ ràng, xác, hiệu với văn phong thích hợp Tự đánh giá viết bạn Chủ đề 2: Viết phê bình Nội dung Mục tiêu dạy-học (Kiến thức/Kỹ năng) Giới thiệu văn phong phê bình Viết phê bình kỹ thuật Tiêu chí văn phong Phân tích đề Nội dung viết Viết phê bình với hệ thống cú pháp hồn chỉnh Ý thức tầm quan trọng việc diễn đạt rõ ràng, xác, hiệu với văn phong thích hợp Tự đánh giá viết bạn Chủ đề 3: Viết đề xuất Nội dung Mục tiêu dạy-học (Kiến thức/Kỹ năng) Giới thiệu văn phong đề xuất Viết đề xuất kỹ thuật Tiêu chí văn phong Phân tích đề Nội dung viết Viết đề xuất với hệ thống cú pháp hoàn chỉnh Ý thức tầm quan trọng việc diễn đạt rõ ràng, xác, hiệu với văn phong thích hợp Tự đánh giá viết bạn Phân bổ thời gian học phần Chủ đề Số tiết 11 11 Tổng số tiết 30 Tài liệu dạy học Năm TT Tên tác giả Tên tài liệu xuất Nhà xuất Địa khai thác tài liệu Mục đích sử dụng Học Tham khảo Cambridge Cambridge University Certificate in Press Advanced Level 1, 2, 3, 2008 Cambridge University Press × Nick CAE Practice Tests Kenny & Jacky Newbrook 2008 Longman × Mark Harron 2008 Oxford × Longman x Practice Tests Longman Advanced American Dictionary Đánh giá kết học tập Trọng số Điểm đánh giá TT (%) Điểm kiểm tra kỳ 30 Điểm chuyên cần/ thái độ Điểm tập nhóm, tập nhà 15 Thi kết thúc học phần: - 50 Hình thức thi: viết Đề đóng TRƯỞNG KHOA/VIỆN TRƯỞNG BỘ MƠN (Ký ghi họ tên) (Ký ghi họ tên) Tips for writing (write 220 – 260 words) Before you start to write: - You should spend at least10 minutes planning your writing Your answers should be well-organized with clear linking between sentences and paragraphs You not have time for a draft, so plan your answers properly - You must check: who are you writing to? Should you use a formal or informal style? Who is your target reader? ( the target reader is given in the task, so read the instructions carefully) - You must decide what layout you need for the task, especially when you are writing a proposal, competition entry or a book review - Decide these following things: what is the content? Range of grammar and vocabulary, register (formal/ informal or neutral), organization and cohesion (linking words/ phrases) and target reader After you have finished reading: - Leave yourself enough time to read through your answer to check grammar and spelling You can use British or American spelling, but try not to mix them up - Check of you have included all the content points necessary for the task and if you have included enough detail on each point - Check that you have used all the language functions required, and have used a range of appropriate language General points: - All your written work should have a clear beginning, a middle and an end in the appropriate style and layout for the kind of text you are writing - Write legibly Leave a line between paragraphs if necessary, so that it is clear where one paragraph ends and another begins - Make sure your answers is not too short Try to get as near the specified number of words as possible, as this is all part of the task - Don‟t write a lot more than the number of words specified If you do, you will probably include irrelevant things and this will lose you marks as it will have a negative effect on the target reader More specific tips - How well you the task is the most important thing Make sure you cover all the points required and give enough details to fulfil the task - Try not to copy long phrases or sentences from the question paper You must use the ideas from the texts but try to use your own words to express them - Make sure that you everything that you are asked to in the question, for example, outline the situation, make recommendations and give reasons - Part of CAE test allow you to use your imagination and be inventive It is important that you choose to answer the question that you feel most comfortable with and which allows you to show your best writing I Competition entry Who is the audience? The audience will be a panel of judges These judges are usually professors or magazine editors What is the purpose of the writing? You are usually nominating someone for an award or proposing a solution to a problem You need to make a persuasive argument; explaining your reasons and giving examples will help you this Is it formal? Yes Should I use headings or bullet points? No How should it start? The title should be clever You want to briefly explain the problem or award in the first paragraph and give a hint to your solution How should it finish? You should state your opinion strongly and clearly The last sentence is very important, try to make it memorable http://benteachesenglish.com/2013/03/12/cae-writing-style-guide-competition-entry/ Useful language Making nominations I would recommend… The …has to be included… I can‟t see how… can be ignored This is an iconic film/ book… It‟s well ahead of its time… It‟s been very influential… Using interesting and dramatic language It‟s totally spectacular and amazing… It still has the power to thrill… It sends a shiver down my spine… The music is instantly recognizable… Concluding a competition entry For all the reasons given, I recommend… It must be clear that this is the …to win the competition How could the …be considered complete without this…? You see this competition in an English language magazine: If you really want to learn English you should get a job in an English-speaking country, speak to the people and travel around Do you agree with this opinion? Give us your reasons why or why not The best answer will win a ticket to London Write your competition entry in220-260 words, giving your views http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/threads/179901-Competition-entry-for-CAE-exam You will see the following announcement about a competition in an international magazine THE THREE POSSESSIONS THAT MATTER MOST TO YOU Win a holiday for two in this month’s writing competition We want you to tell us which three of your possessions are most precious to you What are the three things you simply couldn’t be without? Give details of what they are and when or how you got them And tell us why they matter so much to you Write a 220 -260 word competion entry You see the following announcement about an international magazine Write a 220 -260 word competion entry WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEND A DAY WITH? Which famous person would you most like to spend a day with? We’re offering a box of goodies to the person who sends us the best entry Why would you like to spend a day with that person? What is it that you like about him/ her? And what would you on that day? Give details of how you and your chosen person would spend that day Send your entry to the address below You see the following advertisement in an international magazine Write your competition entry Greatest competition Actor We are planning a television documentary about the ten greatest actors or actresses of all time Nominate your favourite for inclusion in the programme and win a DVD! Write to us describing the actors‟ or actress‟ achievements and explaining why he or she should be included in the programme You see this announcement in an English language magazine Write your competion entry All thanks to technology! We are running a compeition for students to win a laptop! Send us an article explaining how using technology has helped you with your English language studies, and how you think students might use technology in the future You see this advertisement in an international travel magazine Write your competition entry TRAVEL We are running a competition for people to win a trip to a country of BROADEND THE their choice Tell us what country you would like to visit, explaining MIND! what you would there and how you think you would benefit from the experience You see the following advertisement in a film magazine Write your competition entry BEST FILM EVER COMPETITION We are planning to produce a limited edition set of DVDs of the best films of all time, and would like your suggestions for films to include in the set Write to us to describe your chosen films, outlining the plot and explaining why the filmm should be included in the set of DVDs The best entries will win a DVD player You see this announcement in an international magazine Write your competition entry The ‘Best Friend Ever’ award! We are running a competetion to find the best friend ever Write to us nominating a friend who you feel has done something very special You should explain what that person has done, what makes him or her so special and why you think they should win the award You read this in an international magazine Write your competition entry WIN YOUR SALARY FOR SIX MONTHS If you could win a prize equal to six months of your salary, what would you choose to for this time? What benefits would it bring to you and to other people? This fabulous prize could be yours if you write and tell us the most interesting or original idea 10 You see the following announcement in an international magazine Write your competition entry What’s the best place in the world to live? Do you live there yourself? Nominate your favourite place to live, saying what it is like, what can you there and explaining why you will win a prize for the town II Review Who is the audience? The audience for this question is usually an interested consumer or magazine reader What is the purpose of the writing? You need to describe something (or some things) and give your opinion State the purpose clearly Is it formal? No Should I use headings or bullet points? You can use headings if you like Decide what format and layout is the appropriate of the context and who you are writing to If you choose not to uese headings, make sure your sections are clearly linked Within sections, if you choose not to use bullet points, use clear connectors to link your ideas How should it start? You want to capture the readers‟ interest Use a good title and an exciting opening sentence How should it finish? Clearly state your opinion in the conclusion, possible with a final evaluation Useful language Introducing the plot The story concerns… Set in (where) in the … Century, the book/ film tells the story of… The main plot is about… In brief, the story goes through a day in the life of the main character,… Commenting critically I found the plot rather… The characters are completely believable/ unbelievable because… One strength/ weakness of the book/ film is… The novel/ director has succeeded in ….but the … is less successful Recommending I would definitely recommend this book/ film because… For those who enjoy this type of book/ film, this will be a hit Go and see this film – you won‟t be disappointed! Exercise: Product Reviews Wanted Have you bought a new product recently, or had one bought for you? Maybe you‟ve got a new gadget or piece of technology or equipment It could be something for work or leisure We‟d like to hear what you think of it for oue Reader‟s Reviews Page Describe the product for readers and leading role as a wonderful and responsible father who tries to pass the intership test in order to become a full-time employee In conclusion, for all the great awards he achieved and the reasons given above, it must be clear that Will Smith is absolutely an impeccable choice for your impending top-ten films (215 words) Style: semi-formal, but with colorful language that will interest readers and persuade them that you should win the competition Use clear paragraphs, and finish with a conclusion giving reasons why your entry should win Content: You must include:    Your choice of DVD An outline of the story Reasons why that DVD should be included in the set of the best films of all time Tips:     Choose the film you want to nominate, making sure you have enough ideas to write a complete answer Think of interesting ways of expressing your ideas so that you engage the readers Give enough details of the plot Finish with a final good reasons why your film should be included in the set, and try to make this memorable and interesting Model answer I am a great fan of science fiction films, and although I know these particular films are now old, the original trilogy is so iconic that I don‟t see how any set of the best DVDs even could fail to include them Of course, I‟m talking about Star Wars Who don‟t know the plot? Ecil Darth Vader is building the massive Death Star space station to help the Empire overcome the Rebel Alliance, which has been informed to fight back against tyranny Vader captures Princess Leia, who has stolen the plans of the Death Star and hidden themm in the robot R2-D2, who is later bought by Luke Skywalker Luke accidently triggers a message put into the droid by Leia, asking for assistance Luke later trains to be a Jedi and with his friends sets out to crush the Empire What follows is an action-packed roller coaster, crammed with special effects and enthralling plot twists The film has to be included in the set of DVDs because everything it was fresh and new at the time, the special effects were totally spetacular and, amazingly, it still has the power to thrill the audience today The music is instantly recognisable, and still sends a shilver down my spine The characters are powerful and interesting and have made stars of some of the actors The technical effects were ahead of their time and have influenced many films since they were first seen on screens all over the world 25 Do you really think any set of “the best film ever” would be complete without this trilogy? Model answer Every day as I commute by train to work I imagine what it would be like to be living the life of my fantasies Winning my salary for the next six months would make not one but two of my dreams come true I have always harbored the ambition to travel around the Mediterranean Sea with a mobile home because you meet a lot of people from different countries on campsites which broadens your horizons and improves language skills Often I daydream about having complete freedom to stay wherever I want to Winning this fabulous prize would allow me to take a six-month sabbatial and see many different countries It would help me learn to cope with the unexpected I would keep a diary of my experiences and studies and take photos as one day I would like to write books, so this prize would even help launch a brand new career As I am a teacher of Religion Studies and History I would have a lot on the agenda for the journey I would try to learn as much as possible about Islam and the traditions and habits in Muslim countries In Egypt and Turkey I plan to focus on the Ancient World I am convinced that my knowledge will help me to enrich my lessons and enable me to interest my pupils in these foreign countries By talking about my experiences during my travels I can educate the girls and boys to be tolerant of other cultures Therefore, the opportunity afforded by this prize would not only help me to something I have always dreamt off but would also improve my skills as a teacher and educator http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/makeover/makeover31.htm II Book review Content - Describe the product in some detail and give the writer‟s opinions on it, including whether or not the writer recommend it Grammar & vocabulary - Appropriate structures for describing the writer‟s experience with the product, including past & present tenses Appropriate structures for giving opinions & recommending Vocabulary associated with buying and using products Vocabulary connected with the particular product chosen Register: neutral/ fairly formal 26 Organization & cohesion: - The review may be divided into paragraphs, seperating a product description from the writer‟s opinions of it A separate paragraph for background such as why the writer bought it, where the writer came across it, and so on Linking words/ phrases Target reader: should have a clear idea of exactly what the product is and what the writer thinks of it Model answer: THE GEORGETOWN SHELVING SYSTEM I recently purchased this product, having seen it widely advertised As my apartment is quite small and I have quite a large number of books, DVDs and CDs, I was looking for something that woud save space and enable me to keep everything in a neat and tidy way in one place The pictures of the shelving system in the adverts made it look ideal for someone in this situationm as did the pricem which is significantly below that of other, comparable, products I bought the product online and had it delivered to me The shelving system came on three separate boxes and it required self-assemly When I had removed everything from the boxes, I was initially concerned as to whether I would be able to put it together myself The plans looked complicated and time-consuming, and this kind of thing is not one of my strengths However, I embarked on the process, and was both surprised and pleased to discover forty-five minutes later that I had completed the process and my shelving system was ready to use I then organized and put all the items that have been lying around in a mess in my apartment for some time I was able to place the shelving system along one wall and put everything neatly into it The system enables you to store an enormous number of items in a relatively small space and it has transformed my apartment I heartily recommend it to anyone who needs to save space – it is cleverly designed and extremely goof value for money Another model answer One day, I was durfing the Internet to seek the documents for my impending presentation and accidentally stuck my eyes on the intriguing advertisement of Nokia Lumia 630 After studying this product cautiously in some days, I decided to spend all my savings on purchasing it hesitantly The Nokia Lumia 630 has bright and interchangeable cases that really make me stand out in the crowd Moreover, I was amazed at the 4.5 inch display woth high resolution that is 27 breathtaking for reading texts, viewing family‟s photographs or watching short movies Being equipped the powerful platform Windows Phone 8.1, Nokia Lumia 630 has brought many noticeable features as well as miraculous functions such as notification center, transparent user interface or virtual voice assistance Thanks to online Windows Store, I can download various applications that make my study more flexible and vibrant such as dictionaries, English fables or educational softwares With the remarkable improvements of sound system, I can immerse myself into the musical and melodious environment for hours to melt stress away and give me a new lease of life Moreover, I can capture and save a wide range of memorable moments with the five magapixel camera Although the camera is not really impressive and flash either, it is sufficient to serve daily activities or family holidays Finally, the battery is a significant improvement with most users who usually complain about this smartphone‟s weakness It can run on two or two and a half day with ordinary use and this is an astonishing result To summarize, I would wholeheartedly recommend this magnificient device to anyone who is taking the first tentative steps into the smartphone world Being furnished various splendid softwares and going along with a reasonable price have made Nokia Lumia 630 become outraced in comparision with rivals of the same price (302 words) Content - The review must explain who gave the performance and what the writer and audience thought of it - It must also compare the performance of the same person‟s/ people‟s performances in recordings or on TV/ in films Grammar & vocabulary - A variety of verb tenses: past tenses for performance, present & present perfect tenses for background and the situation until the performance Comparative structures to compare the live performance with the previously seen or heard performances Vocabulary associated with performing and entertainment Vocabulary describing people‟s feelings, impressions and reactions Register: neutral, fairly informal or fairly formal The write may choose the write a serious review or simply to entertain the reader Organization & cohesion - The review should be divided into paragraphs, presenting the background, description of the performance, a comparison with other preformances and a conclusion 28 - Linking words/ phrases to link description with opinion Target reader: should have a clear idea of what the performance was like, what the writer and other people thought of it and how it is compared with previous performances in writer‟s opinions Model answer: CONCERT REVIEW: THE HIGHLIGHTS Recently I went to see The Highlights giving a concert at a huge stadium near my home town The Highlights are one of the most popular bands here at the moment and they are also my favourite band I‟ve got everything they‟ve ever recorded and I must have listened to each song at least a hundred times! However, until that concert I had never managed to see them live before So I was incredibly excited about seeing them Their performance was certainly not a disappointment They played all of their bestknown songs but they didn‟t play them exactly as they sound on the CDs The sound was not as sophisticated as it is on the recordings and there were none of the special effects from the records Instead, what we saw and heard was the band playing and singing in a natural way, without much technology, as if they were performing in a local club In my opinion, they sounded even better than they on the recordings There were more energy and it seemed somehow more personal They didn‟t seem like a hugely famous act, remote from the audience They seemed like a bunch of friends playing at a party I was thrilled by the performance and so was the rest of the audience The atmosphere was fantastic and everyone was dancing and smiling It felt like a special occasion, and we were the only people involved in it It was a very memorable experience for me and it confirmed for me that The Highlights are my favourite band of all time! Another model answer I was lucky to have the opportunity to see N‟Sync at a large concert venue in Da Nang city I have been idolizing this boy band and building a great collection of their popular songs Nevertheless, I had never seen their live performance before that and this vivid memory gave me a new lease of life This is no doubt that this show was prepared elabourately and the band‟s renditon had not let the audience down They performed all their best songs enthusiastically but it seemed to me that the quality was not similar to ones I often have been listening to The sound and melody might not be spine-tingling as it is on the recordings because there is not a great deal of sound effects and the assistance from up-to-date technologies To me, they sounded inherently superior to the songs on discs They dedicated vigorously to the fans various songs that rose their fame with countrified voice, which is significantly different from recordings Nonetheless, I was fond of listening to something natural 29 I was in jubilant mood at the performance and so was the remainder of the audience The boy band from Germany devoted a memorable night with beautiful songs and lively dance which captivated and kept a near capacity crowd on its toes Everyone was transfixed by glorious and vibrant atmosphere as if they were living in the wonderland In conclusion, the show was phenomenally successful and left a deep impression on me three days later N‟Sync gave me unforgetable memories and I will always recall that amazing night No matter what happens, N‟Sync is still my favourite band of all time (274 words) Can you edit your friend’s writing? Kim Soon Hyun is a famous actor in Korea who I am very admire There are three things that I love him: appearance, tallent, and career Kim Soon Hyun was February 16, 1988, is a South Korean actor I have known him when I watch the movie “The man came from the stars.” I impress with his appearance He owns a perfect appearance, with a sweet smile, he made me and many people interested Especially, when he in any movie, he is know by heart, feeling He likes change into a different character I think that he is a talent paradise that God gave for him His the first movie is “family sitcom” It is also beginning his television career in 2007 After that, Kim Soon Hyun appeared in the food=based variety show “Delicious Quiz”and people known him Kim Soon Hyun acted in the short film “Worst Friends”, which won the best film in Social Drama award at the Mise Especially, “The man came the stars” Kim Soon Hyun has success with keeping his place on top in the CF world After that, he is invited advertisement for many famous companies and he is also invited action in the movies such as “Moon Embracing the sun”, “The thieves” “Will it snow for Christmas?” and he recieved a lot of awards And becoming a star cinema in Korea and the world To sum up, Kim Soon Hyun is a famous actor with the all talent, appreance he brought to many the most great moments to relax Moreover, with the perfect appearance of Kim Soon Hyun, he mande many television audience admire and love so much (274 words) Model answer In this report I will assess the value of Through a glass, darkly by Donna Leon as a potential book for our club members to read and discuss First, the plot Donna Leon writes crime novels that take place in Venice and she is very good at evoking a sense of place The action takes place on Murano, the famous Venetician island where people make glass A friend of the local policeman (who is the main character) has been arrested while protesting against the chemical pollution of the Venetian lagoon by factories The investigation reveals threats by a glass factory owner against his own son-in- 30 law, and what follows involves a mystery, a murder; and raises serious questions about the future of Venice So why I recommend it? Firstly, the book is one of a series, which is an advantage as members of the club may like to try some of the others Secondly, the story is not only believable, but engaging and gripping, and is an enjoyable read Most importantly for the club, however, is the fact that it focuses on important curent issues It challenges readers to think about the pollution of the Venetian lagoon, and what future of Venice‟s glass industries might be as they are undercut by cheaper imitations The issues raised would be very productive and challenging for club members to debate To conclude, I feel that members of the club would enjoy the book as a crime novel, and find the issues it raises worth discussing Another model answer: Have you ever thought of the wrongfulness in the human race? Reading Les Meserable by Victo Hugo, you will understand deeply about the so-called government in the nineteenth century in France The novel tells the story about a poor man Jean Valjean who was imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread for his sister After being released from jail, he robs the Bishop‟s silverware and looks to revenge on society But the Bishop tolerates him after he os caught and he repents and starts again from scratch As time went by, Valjean becomes a wealthy factory owner and the mayor of his adopted town Unluckily, he is arrested again after being accused of criminal negligence He soon escapes and then meets Fantine and her daughter Cosette Valjean saves Cosette from miserable life at an inn and they live happily together However, inspector Javert strongly resents Valjean and keeps chasing him and this leads to the failure of republican revolution which many of Valjean‟s friends die in vain The most prominent spectacular characteristic of Les Miserable is that the human drama is treated badly and constantly kept in withering injustice They are fighting to end the long night of their captivity and bring back their joyous days I would wholeheartedly recommend this novel because this is one of the epic masterworks of the great-of-all-time novelist Victo Hugo talking about the cris in France Moreover, you will broaden the sense of sympathy for impoverished citizens who are suffering from the most brutal French democratic government In conclusion, this masterpiece is well worth for those who is seeking for the spinetingling and sentimental novel I reckon that most club members will be unanimously fond of this and having some vibrant discussion (288 words) Edit your friend’s answer “Doremon” is one of the most books I not remember exactly the time I started read it, but I am certainly read it for a long time It is not only beautiful but also 31 humourous book This books tells the story of machine cat from future in relative with friends The name of main character in story also title of book “Doremon.” The first thing I want to describe the book The book‟s author is Ashizula Fujio The book is about 300 pages with 10 chapters I usually my free times to read In this book, it has not only content but also pictures When I read, I can easy to understand more depending on those pictures The second thing, that is book‟s content This book tells the story of main character whose name is Doremon that is lovely is intelligent and is always helpful every people Doremon also mischievous and friendly Doremon live with Nobita under the same roof In the contrast of Doremon, Nobita is a lazy and careless boy Because Doremon is from to future, Doremon usually creates new and strange instruments make Nobita sometimes has troubles Once Nobita has difficults, Doremon is always a person who sympathize and encourage Nobita cross that Once I read story, I feel my mind is relax and comfortable so much because of humourous situations Furthermore, I have feeling as I am lived with in story‟s life This book is very interesting In my opnion, I admire author who is intelligent when combinating pictures and saying together It brings us many new things for life With attractive situations make me can not forget I have much memories with this book The “Doremon” book have become a famous book Book contains many life‟s experiences It is a interesting book The story in book is also humourous Therefor, it is a best choice to kid not only read but also relax (319 words) Model answer of exercise Book review: JUST BEING ALIVE IS SUCH A VALUABLE THING One day, I went to bookstore, and incidentally the diary “A litter of tears” by Aya Kito caught my eyes It is Aya Kito, the author and also the main character in the diary, who has changed my mind Ayo Kito suffered a disease called “Spinocerebella Degeneration” when she was 15 years old The disease caused her to lose control over her body, so in the end she cannot eat, walk or talk The diary became her outlet for describing her personal struggles She underwent in coping, adapting and ultimately trying to get over her illness, “I write because writing is an evidence that I am still alive.” The diary carries a heart-warming message about appreciating every moment of our lives Aya‟s only wish was “to live” Be carefully depicting her earnest desire to live, the diary delivers her simple but strong messages: “Jut being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing.” Closing the book, the image of Aya Kito having a gentle smile on her face and her eyes shining towards faraway still remains in my mind I was moved by Aya‟s strong intention to live her life as hard as she can until her death Therefore, I thank the life and thank “Aya who has 32 written the last pages in the diary of her life It is a worth of appreciation, and also a reminder of the life that we are left behind Fate may have strong power but with efforts and courage we can win this game in some way; we make our life more meaningful because just being alive is the most beautiful and valuable thing (271 words) Another model answer: Recently, I have read the book which is the First New York Times Bestseller This book was written by Suzanne Collins who is famous for many writings for children and teenagers “Catching Fire” is the second book in a series of three books which are very well-known in North America They are “The Hunger Games”, “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay” “Catching Fire” continues the open ending of the previous book – “The Hunger Games” In this book, the main character Katriss Everdeen, a hunter, has to come back to the Hunger Games where she was once forced to kill everyone to get out of there alive Though she has never competed in this Game again, her effort to save her fellow, Peeta, is unacceptable to the President, Snow He considered her as a betrayer because she is an inspiration for a revolution Therefore, the President wants to kill her In spite of this, she has to return to the place that she never wants to see again in her dream to protect the ones she loves I myself find Catching Fire the best one among the three Suzanne Collins created a great story, mixing miraculous, romantic details including politics messages With a concise writing style and unexpected episode, Catching Fire is a book which you can not put it down until you finish it Not by chance that Catching Fire is one of the bestseller books, it inspires young people and gives them courage Thus, why not go to the bookstore and buy this book which I am sure you cannot forget it in your entire life (265 words) Match the words and the meaning Womanizer seduce melodrama originality a The quality of completely new and different b To persuade someone to have sex with you c A man who has sexual relationships with many different women d A story or play in which very exciting or terrible things happen Read the model answer of film review and write your own review “Fall in New York” is a very moving story, especially if you enjoy good romances A young girl who suffers from a fatal disease and has her life-time lmited by it, falls in love and starts a touching love-story with a womanizer man who is twenty years older than her He has never had a long and serious date with another woman, for fear of love In contrast, she is a lovely and full of joy girl who despite her disease, strongly believes in life and goes for it open-hearted She teaches him how to love and he gives her strength to fight 33 for her life Richard Gere as the make character does not disappoint performing a “type” very suitable to him He knows how to seduce and delight the female audience with his charm Winoma Rider once again manages to delight us with her delicate and perfect performance Though it is quite a predictable story, the film was directed with such gentleness that it touched my heart Having New York in the Fall as part of the scenery was very helpful to create the right atmosphere of this touching melodrama which, despite the lack of originality, leads us to think about what is the real value of life You will have a nice time watching this film Source: http//www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/makeover/makeover9.htm III Proposal Content - The proposal should present a coherent programme for the day, using the list of suggestions made in the meeting and the list of notes made by the writer It is not necessary to use everything in the lists, and it may not be possible to so without making the proposal too long Items from the lists should be selected to make a proposed programme for the day that makes sense Grammar & vocabulary: - Modals such as “would, could, should” for making suggestions and recommendations - Future verbs - Vocabulary for describing the various activities and items on the programme Register: fairly formal or neutral Organization & cohesion: - The proposal should be divided into paragraphs/ sections, each dealing with separate parts of the programme/ separate part of the day - an overall heading - appropriate linking words/ phrases to link the various parts of the programme - linking words for reasons Target reader: should be absolutely clear about what the proposed programme would include, when each item would happen and what each item would involve Model answer: PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR VISITORS, 26 JUNE The day should begin, as suggested in the meeting, with the visitors being welcomed in the reception area I suggest that Laura should give a short welcoming speech – as Head of Human Resources, she‟s done the same kind of thing quite often in the past Following that, I think we should divide them into groups of four for the tour of the building This would mean three small groups – I could take one, Laura could take one and Simon could take the other We should keep the tour to a maximum of 30 minutes and then we should all gather together in the Conference Room We can have coffee here, and then I suggest that Charles comes to give a talk about our activities We can then go to the Executive Suite for lunch I think that all the Heads of Department should join us for lunch 34 After lunch, I think we should take them to watch us doing what we normally I think this would be much better than the talk suggested at the meeting To see us in action will be more interesting for them I think we could end the day with a Question and Answer session, which I‟m happy to conduct We could then give them an information pack and a „bag of goodies‟ of the kind we usually give to visitors Another model answer: PROPOSED PLAN FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING VISITORS ON 26 JUNE 2014 This proposal aims to suggest a detailed programme for the day of guests‟ visit which already discussed in the previous meeting As mentioned in the preceding meeting on 13 May, visitors would get a warm and friendly welcome at the reception area I suggest that Ms Anh have responsibility to deliver a short welcoming speech – as the monitor of a class, she has always implemented this brilliantly in the past Following that, it would be a good idea to divide them into two small groups for the tour of the buildings Mr Phuoc would take one to G1 building and talk about various English learning activites which have being been organized weekly Meanwhile, I would take the other to G3 building and describe a unique structure which symbolizes a splendid cruise The tour could be roughly thirty minutes and then everyonne should gather together at the hall and take ligh refreshments I think there is no doubt that Mr Xung and Ms Hong would be in charge of taking them to lunch at Michellia shortly afterwards In the afternoon, it would be nice to take them to go sightseeing different offices and see what everyday activities we normally I suppose we would draw to an end with gifting to them a panorama oil-painting of NTU and stunning palm-leaf colonial hats If these recommendations are carried out, we will indeed have a memorable day with our beloved oversea friends and maintain this eternal friendship (244 words) Model answer Background information This proposal is for a careers day to be held for students about to leave the college Previous events have not been successful, and the recommendations are based on student comments Student feedback Students felt that previous events had not addressed their practical needs, and that they were not given any new information Events were held at the wrong time as many students were unable to attend because they had lectures Students also wanted more opportunities for practical experience and the chance to make contacts in the business world Most importantly, students were bored and wanted something more inspiring Recommendations 35  Invite external speakers rather than relying on college lecturers to provide information This would not only be more interesting for students but would also enable them to meet people who could be useful future contacts  Provide practical workshops during the event, in which students could be given advice on presenting themselves in CVs and in interviews It would be useful to role-play interviews with external speakers  Run the event over two days rathen than one, perhaps on a weekend All students would then be free to attend  Investigate some unusual jobs and invite people to talk about them, to motivate students Conclusion If these recommendations are implemented, the careers day should be interesting, relevant and practical Another model answer: This proposal aims to suggest a detailed plan for the impending careers day for undergraduate The preceding event was ineffectual as our expectations; therefore, the suggestions are based on student‟s remarks Students’ feedback A massive eighty percent of students supposed that school should hold more practical sextions like „Question and Answer” panels with successful local businesspeople to raise queries and absorb their considerable expertise Next, a few students felt unsatisfactory about the networking capability due to insufficient contact information as well as reference resources Finally, the annual synonymous guidance from college counselors made students tedious and they are looking for something innovative this year Recommendations It would be a good idea to invite external speaker rather than depending on college consultants to share vital information By doing this, not only is it a great fulfillment, it is also a golden chance for students to encounter qualified experts who might be handy future contacts Empirical training workshops should be provided throught this occasion in which students could obtain plenty of constructive advice from external speakers Consequently, they would no longer be heart-fained when presenting themselves in the interviews If the event could take place for two consecutive days rather than one, all students would absolutely have extra time to attend this momentous event It would be useful to inspire undergraduates by looking into some unusual jobs and giving them further information on vocational courses Conclusion If the college undertakes these proposals, our imminent event will be well-prepared and certainly not give the participants a sense of letdown as the previous one (260 words) Edit your friend’s answers 36 A TRADITIONAL ACTIVITY INTRODUCTION Year‟s activity is held at the end of the year for all students in college This is a traditional activity Previous activity was not successful, and the recommendations are based on the advertisements for different activities BACKGROUND INFORMATION Last year‟s activity was very terrible because the party was held too long and did not have time for students to take a rest Besides, the food and drinks were not enough Moreover, everyone could not take part in because there was one activity Thus, I hope that the mistakes can improve in this year‟s activity RECOMMENDATIONS - The activity should be organized in the morning and finished in the afternoon on the weekend This would mean that all students can attend and have time to relax - one suggestion would be to have variety of food such as snack, barbecue, seafood, fruits, soft drink, water - It would be a good idea to have some small food store The students could sell it The other students could go with friends and they could be discount if they eat so much - The activity should have music It could make activity effervescent and enjoyable - It might be possible to add more activities like dance, games In this way, all students would enjoy the activity and play game that they like CONCLUSION While there may be issues still to solve, following these suggestions would help activity more successful (237 words) Content - The proposal must contain details of what the event would be, where it would take place, what it would involve and how it could be organized It should also make clear what the scenario is, for example the kind of establishment that is celebrating its anniversary Grammar & vocabulary - Modals such as “would, could, etc.” to talk about possibilities and arrangements for the event Appropriate structures for recommending and suggesting Vocabulary associated with the kind of event Register: fairly formal/ neutral Organization & cohesion: - The proposal should be organized in paragraphs or sections, which may each be given a title These should deal with different aspects, for example the 37 - background, the nature of the proposed event and reasons for choosing it and suggestions for how it can be organized Appropriate linking of points Target reader: would understand clearly the kind of event being proposed, what that event would involve and how it could be organized Model answer: 20th ANNIVERSARY EVENT A Reunion My suggestion is that the event should be primarily a social one that involves both the past and the present Since the school opened, former students have gone on to all sorts of interesting things, and the school has maintained contact with many of them I think we should stage a reunion of as many of these people are possible, to bring them back together with members of staff they knew from their time here and introduce them to current members of staff who joined after their time here The Event The event that I am proposing would be a party/ dinner in the Main Hall We would employ outside caterers to provide the food and we can decide in due course whether this should be a buffet or a sit-down meal We can also decide later on the precise number of people to invite, but I suggest that a maximum of about 100 would be appropriate I suggest that the event should include one or two speeches One speech should be given by the Principal, and I suggest that we ask one of the former students also to give a speech, in which they recall their time here An Exhibition I propose that a further ingredient of the event should be an exhibition of photographs and other items connected with the history of the school since it opened The exhibition should be arranged chronologically to provide an interesting and perhaps amusing, look back over the years I believe that we can select suitable photos and items from the records kept by the school Suggestions for the new college website Introduction The purpose of this proposal is to suggest which two of the college‟s many facilities should feature on the updated website, and to give reasons for my choice The language laboratory Our college prides itself on its international atmosphere, and in order to maintain and develop this aspect of its appeal, I think we should give prominence to the support given to students whose first language is not English Our language laboratory provides a first class resource for 38 students wishing to improve their listening comprehension and spoken fluency, and I know from my own experience that many students have found this an invaluable resource The Sports Field One major factor students take into account when choosing an institution is the opportunities for recreation that it offers For this reason I think that we should give space on the website to promote our sports field, where students can relax and enjoy themselves after time spent in the library or classroom This facility also provides opportunities for students from different courses to meet and socialize Conclusion Although it is not easy to single out just two facilities among the many on offer, I think that the two I have selected, the language laboratory and the sports field, give the clearest idea of the range of services the college offers to its students 39 ... môn: Thực Hành Tiếng CHƯƠNG TRÌNH HỌC PHẦN Thơng tin học phần Tên học phần: Viết Nâng Cao (Advanced Writing) Mã học phần: Số tín chỉ:4 Đào tạo trình độ (TC, CĐ, ĐH): ĐH Học phần tiên quyết: Viết. .. tóm tắt học phần : Học phần Viết nâng cao tập trung vào hướng dẫn sinh viên kỹ viết văn thi báo chí, phê bình đề xuất, đề nghị Học phần thiết kế để giúp sinh viên viết văn chi tiết, rõ ràng,... bày ý tưởng, suy nghĩ qua ngôn ngữ viết 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